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Single Day Record in the Miracle of Life Exhibit at the U.P. State Fair
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Treatment of Medial Patellar Luxation Associated with Distal Femoral Varus with I-Loc Interlocking Nails
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Republican candidate for the 47th District state house Hank Vaupel announces an early lead to a room full of guests gathered at Cleary’s Pub on election eve. PHOTO BY ALAN WARD / LIVINGSTON DAILY PRESS
Dr. Hank Vaupel Wins House Seat! n November 4, Dr. Hank Vaupel became the first veterinarian elected to the Michigan Legislature in over 30 years! Dr. Vaupel was elected to serve as the Michigan House of Delegates representative for the 47th District. While Dr. Vaupel’s credentials and service to the MVMA and veterinary profession are impressive, he will bring considerably more to the Legislature. Dr. Vaupel started Kern Road Veterinary Clinic in 1972 and has continued to serve as the business manager. As a lifetime member and supporter of MVMA, he has served on the Board of Directors and chaired the Legislative Advisory
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Committee. Additionally, he chaired the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, has been active with MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, and has been involved with the Michigan Equine Practitioners Association and Livingston County VMA. Dr. Vaupel’s understanding of current veterinary issues, along with his business experience in private veterinary practice and local and state government experience, make him uniquely qualified to serve in the legislature. MVMA is excited to have a veterinarian in the legislature being the voice for all hardworking veterinarians across our great state!
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VMA is pleased to announce that Dr. Lori Penman will be joining the Executive Committee as MVMA’s 2015 Second Vice President. Dr. Penman has been on MVMA’s Board of Directors since 2012 representing lab animal and was also on the Board from 1996 to 1999. She is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has been an active member of the association for over 20 years. She is a long-term member of MVMA’s Animal Welfare Committee and is a past chair of that group. Additionally, she participated in MVMA’s Strengthening CE Task Force. She is currently the Technical Services Veterinarian for Merial, serving Michigan and parts of northern Ohio, and does consulting work in laboratory animal medicine. “A veterinary degree affords one a phenomenal education and entrance into an extraordinary profession. I’ve been extremely privileged to have worked in several areas of our profession, including private practice, research/lab animal medicine, and industry, and have learned from and enjoyed them all. The caliber and collegiality of veterinarians are some of its greatest assets, and organized veterinary medicine provides an opportunity to expand both the individual, as well as the profession as a whole. It is an honor to be in a position to support these strengths, through working with the Executive Board of the MVMA.” Dr. Penman has two grown sons, Aaron and Kaleb, a step-son, Joshua, and two incredible grandchildren, Aurora and Maxwell. In her leisure time, she enjoys her cats and her rescue dog, who offers her ample opportunity to pursue her other passion, behavioral medicine. She also enjoys volunteering in her community, as well as working through her bucket list of travel destinations.
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he eleventh annual MVMA People, Pets & Vets program was held on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, Michigan. Although the weather was not ideal, hundreds of families still came out to enjoy all the animals and over 40 creative educational booths. Display subjects included dentistry, ophthalmology, cardiology, obesity, surgery, anesthesia, rehabilitation therapy, blood banking, endoscopy, radiology, behavior modification, veterinary career opportunities, zoo medicine, farrier work—and many more. The MVMA Healthy Pet Surgical Suite continues to be a favorite feature at this event, showcasing the importance of spaying and neutering pets. Several surgeries were performed at PP&V for animals awaiting adoption through the local shelter—complete with narration and camera footage up-close in the surgery suite for the attendees. The MVMA/MSU “Science, Animals, Medicine & You” was also present with microscopes and neat things for the kids to see, touch, and ask questions about. Students from the Pathology Club at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine also participated in the event continuing their unbroken attendance streak and brought all the favorite “creepy” samples along for everyone to get that “hands-on” experience! The Teddy Bear Clinic was extremely busy as usual! Children brought their stuffed animals in record numbers for outpatient care as MCC students triaged the patients. The staff of MCC has expanded the TBC role a bit, by providing some gently used stuffed animals to be on hand for kids who may have forgotten their pal at home. This is a win-win for all as these “pets” can be “re-homed/adopted” to increase the human-animal bond directly! A new feature was a puppet show, created by MCC Vet Tech students, which got rave reviews! Numerous live animal booths provided up-close and personal encounters with many species including pigeons, chickens and geese, Galapagos tortoises, lizards, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, several dogs and cats, too (even a couple kittens—a big hit). Animals with careers were also on hand—Paws With A Cause, Pets for Vets, Wisdom Ranch, and Canine Officer teams from the Macomb County Sheriff Department all participated in the fun this fall. People, Pets & Vets hosted over 850 people this fall. Despite the chill and drizzle, and we look forward to ongoing success in the coming years. Booth sponsors and attendees all seemed to really enjoy the day! The team effort and atmosphere provided by the veterinarians and staff, MCC’s veterinary technology program, animal care groups and educators, and the canine service groups continues to be a wonderful example of what makes our profession so rewarding and worthwhile. The success of the program truly is a result of their combined efforts and I thank them all for their time and energy. Look for us again next fall on Saturday, November 7, 2015! We always welcome new, energetic volunteers. If you are interested in participating next fall, please feel free to contact me anytime at tkerndvm@yahoo.com. —Tari Kern, DVM, CCRP, CVMA, MVMA People, Pets & Vets Coordinator
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One Health James Averill, DVM State Veterinarian
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Every year, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development conducts disease response exercises that repeatedly include biosecurity. However, the approach has usually been the prevention of disease from one farm to the next, or one pet to the next, rarely is it from pet to people. Each year we have reports of a zoonotic disease affecting owners or health care staff, be it salmonellosis, canine brucellosis, or leptospirosis. You may be surprised, but we have exercised disease response from the human perspective. As a matter of fact, in March 2013, MDARD worked with a coalition of Michigan State University medical and veterinary schools and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Office of Public Preparedness (OPHP) in developing an exercise for a One Health event that looked
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at having the students from the various medical fields work together to respond and solve an emergency response that involved humans and animals. Let’s remember, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated six out of ten known pathogens have zoonotic potential. Biosecurity and a good protocol that protects you, as well as prevents disease spread, are a must for all of us working in the health care field, be it animal health or human health. The National Association of Public Health Veterinarians has publications that outline infection control for veterinary clinics titled, “Veterinary Standard Precautions” and “Model Infection Control Plan for Veterinary Practices.” These documents provide a list of zoonotic diseases of concern in the U.S. and provide information on the appropriate personal protective equipment to be used by the veterinary healthcare team. I recommend you print these documents and implement at least some of their recommendations: http:// www.nasphv.org/documentsCompendia.html. I highly recommend creating simple posters that speak to infection control. If you need assistance, feel free to contact the State Veterinarian or State Public Health Veterinarian. Most importantly, I want you and your staff to stay safe while responding to health emergencies in your clinic. Finally, remember the reportable animal diseases list and help track diseases that affect our animals, because they could potentially affect our clients, friends, and families as well.
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DR. TIM HUNT, BAYSHORE VETERINARY CLINIC
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he American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) named Dr. Tim Hunt of Bayshore Veterinary Clinic in Marquette as the 2014 winner of the “America’s Favorite Veterinarian” contest. The America’s Favorite Veterinarian Contest celebrates the special relationship pet owners share with their veterinarians. Dr. Hunt was nominated by Kris Mitchell, a client at Bayshore Veterinary Clinic, the smallanimal clinic Dr. Hunt established in 1993. Mitchell nominated Dr. Hunt because he willingly performed a Caesarean section on her bulldog on Christmas morning. This year the contest allowed the public to vote to select the winner. The 20 finalists selected received over 86,000 votes from across the country. Dr. Hunt received over 12,000 votes to secure the title. Dr. Hunt is a Detroit native. He earned his undergraduate degree and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University. In addition to his work as a small-animal veterinarian, Dr. Hunt serves as a volunteer veterinarian in Alaska for the Iditarod and has founded the Alaska Veterinary Rural Program, where he conducts spay/neuter clinics and provides veterinary care in impoverished villages. “I am very proud and honored to have been voted the winner of the 2014 America’s Favorite Veterinarian contest conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. I cannot say just how thankful I am for all who voted. I am so lucky to have such a great staff at Bayshore Veterinary Hospital and supportive family in that we all share a mutual love for animals and it really shows. Thank you, Marquette, Michigan, a small town of 20,000 people, and all those from various places around the USA. Honestly, I am speechless. To the 19 other finalists in the contest, thank you for being such great vets. Your great work has surely been noticed by many people and is appreciated more than you will ever realize.” For more information visit www.americasfavoriteveterinarian.org.
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y favorite bucking bull of all time was Little Yellow Jacket—I never met him in person, but there was something about him (beyond his athleticism, accolades, and awards) that made him special. So special, in fact, that Dr. Kent Ames took the opportunity to sit on him, momentarily, while in the bucking chute. Bull riding is an event that pits two athletes for eight seconds (or less). The cowboys’ goal is to ride the bull for eight seconds and get a score of 90 or more; the bulls’ goal is to get the cowboy off in less than eight seconds. The maximum score for the cowboy is 100—each athlete contributes a maximum of 50 points. The highest score ever recorded was 96.5. Little Yellow Jacket (LYJ to fans), called “the Michael Jordan of bull riding,” was a
big red Brangus bull with one horn up and one horn down. He was born in North Dakota in 1996 and died in 2011 at the age of 15. His last natural calf crop was born the year after he died. During his career he bucked off 76 of 90 riders with an average buck off time of 2.6 seconds. For the 14 cowboys who rode LYJ, the average score was 93, and he tied for high score of 96.5. He is the only three-time World Champion Bull*, the first recipient of the Badge of Honor, and was inducted into North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. He retired from bucking in 2005, after bucking professionally for less than six minutes. Bucking bulls are born and bred to be athletes. They are trained, have exercise programs and special diets. While the performance lasts a maximum of eight seconds, like other athletes the preparation time is
much longer. Their “job” requires they load easily into a trailer (air ride suspension), travel calmly, unload with no fuss, and “hang out” in a pen until the time of their performance. The cowboy gets on the bull in the bucking chute and wraps one hand in the bull strap. A flank strap has been placed around the flank (or as Temple Grandin says “around his waist and not around his privates”) to encourage a more uniform, less erratic bucking performance. The gate is opened and the performance begins. What I liked most about LYJ was that he seemed to enjoy his life and was a gentleman bull—he exploded out of the bucking chute with ever changing jumps, spins, turns, and the hop-skip—most cowboys were off in less than three seconds and the bull stopped bucking, looked at the crowd, and walked off. It seemed as if he knew his job, enjoyed his job, and that he felt that the fans deserved to view him standing and then walking off. His breeder Joe Bergher said of him “he is a great bull, not mean, you could walk right up to him and pet him.” He certainly appeared to have a life worth living. The Calgary Stampede boasts one of the largest rodeos in the world. The 10day event in Calgary, Alberta, is billed as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Annually, more than 7,500 animals take part in Stampede exhibitions, educational programs, and competitions. Rodeo, an integral part of western Canada’s culture, has been targeted by animal rights groups claiming rodeo animals are mistreated. The Stampede is the first major rodeo to take a proactive approach to animal care and welfare. (See http://corporate.calgarystampede.com/animal-care/) In addition to an independent Animal Care Advisory Panel and an independent auditor, the Stampede has taken a disciplined approach to animal care focusing on meeting three distinct standards: (1) the regulations set out in Alberta’s Animal Protection Act (monitored by the Calgary Humane Society and Alberta SPCA year-round); (2) the codes of best practices for each animal species as recommended by Canada’s industry experts and our Animal Care Advisory Panel; and (3) the Stampede’s own animal care code of practice. The Stampede’s strict adherence to Alberta’s Animal Protection Act means the
Humane Society and Alberta SPCA have all-access privilege. A full-time team of veterinarians is on site 24/7 and examines each animal every day. Working toward continuous improvement, changes and refinements have been made in response to suggestions from the Humane Society, Alberta SPCS, the independent auditor Jennifer Wood and the Animal Care Advisory Panel. But they didn’t stop there—a partnership between the University of Calgary and the Stampede has resulted in ongoing and interesting real-world research assessing animal behavior and welfare at the event. There are divergent opinions about rodeo animals, with critics claiming the animals are mishandled and the rodeo world insisting they like to perform. Dr. Ed Pajor has been working at the Stampede to measure animal behavior and stress. Pajor believes that scientific data, especially data reflecting the animal’s perspective, should be included in these discussions and his goal is to provide that data. In 2011, Pajor’s team observed the animals in the chutes and recorded various arousal behaviors, some associated with fear and stress, including eye white, tail swishing, defecation, kicking, and other behaviors. They found the majority of bulls were calm and showed little arousal prior to leaving the chute; novice animals were more likely to show stress in the chute. The following year Pajor refined his behavioral ethogram, adding additional behaviors, and increased observations to include those
observed before and during loading. This was the first study to quantify rodeo animal handling as well as behavior, prior to and during loading into chutes. Last year, Drs. Pajor and Christy Goldhawk started using Infrared Thermography (IRT) to physically measure stress. While there are multiple invasive ways to assess stress and fear in a laboratory setting, measuring stress in a real-world rodeo must be done noninvasively. IRT measures the heat response. When an animal reacts (fear, stress, arousal), it takes mental and physical energy which both result in heat. IRT can measure the heat. IRT involves taking a picture of the animal’s eye with a specialized camera that detects physiological response. Pajor’s hypothesis is that IRT will detect the physiologic differences between the novice and experienced animals that correspond with their behavior. The technology has been used with horses at other events such as jumping or racing, but never with rodeo animals. IRT shows promise as a non-invasive method to measure the physiological arousal of performance animals at rodeos. This is pioneering research, and it is impressive that the Calgary Stampede has encouraged such basic research. * After this article was written, October 26, 2014, Bushwacker was named World Champion Bull at the PBR finals in Los Vegas. This was the third time Bushwacker was named World Champion bull. Lana Kaiser MD, DVM has a beef practice, raises Maine Anjou and Red Angus, and is a member of the MVMA Animal Welfare, Food Animal Practice, and Legislative Advisory Committees.
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How does it work? Each participant completes an online DiSC Behavioral Assessment in advance of the training. Once at the training, participants are presented with their personalized 20-page Everything DiSC Workplace Profile. The profile and presentation help them learn about their own personal style and explore the priorities that drive them during their workday. They also discover their reactions to different DiSC styles of team members and clients. The goal is to use DiSC to better communicate with different behavioral styles, as well as gaining an understanding of how others interpret our behavior.
Get more information For more information, contact Karlene at Belyea@michvma.org. MVMA members can save up to 20 percent on training. In addition to DiSC training, she speaks on generational differences, how to interpret body language and how to overcome related challenges in the workplace. MVMA would like to thank our partner The Family Business Consulting Group. FBCG supports family businesses and farm operations in planning for their future. They specialize in succession planning, financial management, strategic planning, and helping clients build teams that work together effectively. You can learn more about their outstanding consulting services at www.thefbcg.com.
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he 2014 U.P. Miracle of Life Exhibit had great weather and record crowds attending the exhibit. We had a record day for calf and lamb births with five calves and ten lambs born on Thursday! We also hatched 12+ dozen eggs and had a litter of 15 piglets born early on Saturday. The animals were less “shy” this year with only a few giving birth during the night or when the exhibit was closed. We had great support by Spartan supporters, dairy farmers Steve and Becky Brock, Olivia DeVooght, and Representative Ed McBroom. Dr. Barry Wehner and his wife Pat again supplied two sows for our exhibit. Diana Abram kept the ewe flock in good health and we had seven of 10 ewes lamb in the exhibit. Matt Miotke supplied the eggs which hatched daily to provide small children with constant entertainment and enjoyment of the “peeps.” Drs. Renee Coyer and Gail Hoholik would like to thank MSU CVM students Rebecca Vollrath, Elizabeth Anglin, Ashley Hotchkiss, and Paige Schwartz (Class of 2016) as well as Julie Dau, K.C. VanFleet, Allyson Barchett, and Trevor Walling (Class of 2017) for all of their help at the MOL Exhibit this year. We would not be able to run this exhibit without the help of these students and they gained experience in large animal health and husbandry while having fun and educating the public at the U.P. State Fair. We also had support from local LVTs Beth McLaren and Wanda LeMaster again this year, as well as Drs. Barry Wehner, Ben Bartlett, Jim Boydston, Mike Brunner, Gina Laur, Krissy Palo, and Ericka McCarthy. We would love to have you involved, so feel free to contact us if you would like to help with this exhibit. See you next year! —Drs. Renee Coyer and Gail Hoholik, U.P. Miracle of Life Exhibit Coordinators
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A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC APPROACH FOR MID-SIZED & LARGER DOGS
Treatment of Medial Patellar Luxation Associated with Distal Femoral Varus with I-Loc Interlocking Nails
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he MSU Veterinary Medical Center offers a new surgical approach for the treatment of medial patellar luxation (MPL) associated with distal femoral varus (DFV). Traditional surgical treatment for MPL with DFV in large-breed dogs involves the use of a complex lateral closing-wedge ostectomy followed by plate stabilization. Conversely, the alternative technique developed at MSU relies on a simpler medial opening-wedge osteotomy stabilized with an I-Loc interlocking nail, a new implant designed at MSU by orthopedic surgeon Loïc Déjardin, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS, and manufactured by BioMedtrix (BioMedtrix.com). This less-invasive technique has been successfully performed in more than 20 patients and is currently being evaluated in comparison to more conventional surgical treatments. The I-Loc interlocking nail was initially developed in 2003 for the Pre- and post-operative radiographs illustrating femoral realignment and bone healing along with proper patellar tracking. (The pre-operative position of the patella was grade III/IV.)
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treatment of diaphyseal fractures in dogs. Due to its effectiveness, its range of application has since been extended to metaphyseal fractures and corrective osteotomies. For more information about the I-Loc implant, the treatment of MPL using this new technique, or to discuss an orthopedic referral, please contact Dr. Déjardin at (517) 282-2181 (cell).
approach offers multiple advantages including resident training, student education, and accurate surgical execution. Birdie responded well to surgery and began bearing weight on her treated leg within a week of the procedure. She began physical therapy at the MSU Animal Rehabilitation Center and will undergo surgery for her left limb in the near future. She is expected to make a full recovery.
History Birdie, a 10-month-old mixed breed dog, presented to MSU with a bilateral grade III/ IV patellar luxation. She had been exhibiting some lameness for approximately one month prior to presentation. Radiographs and CT scan were done on both limbs during Birdie’s evaluation. In addition, force-plate analysis was conducted.
Treatment and Outcome Loïc Déjardin and Lindsey Kurach, DVM, surgery resident, performed a right distal femoral osteotomy followed by I-Loc fixation to correct Birdie’s MPL on February 6, 2014. The procedure was first planned using OrthoView digital software (OrthoView.com), then rehearsed on a CT-based, three-dimensional bone model that was printed using a MakerBot 3D printer (MakerBot.com). This
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Comments Pre-operative force-plate analysis on the patient showed that she would bear 50% of her body weight on the right-hind limb and 65% on the left-hind limb, which constitutes lameness. Eight weeks post surgery, the patient was exerting approximately 75% of her weight on both hind limbs, which is closer to normal weight distribution. Distal recurvatum allows the patella to track more distally in the femoral groove (relative patella infera, which corrects patella alta often seen in dogs with MPL). Fixation with an I-Loc angle-stable interlocking nail eliminates the risk of implant failure (fatigue—pull out) despite the lack of far cortex integrity. Although a bone graft can be used to fill the osteotomy gap in most cases this step is unnecessary.
CT scan showing bilateral grade III/IV MPLS associated with bilateral femoral varus
In severe cases of MPL with cruciate failure additional steps such as tibial tuberosity transposition and TPLO may still be performed in conjunction with distal femoral realignment. Key surgical steps included: (1) distal femoral realignment, (2) medial opening wedge osteotomy, (3) distal femoral recurvatum, and (4) block sulcoplasty.
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Don’t Forget to Renew Your License!
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ach year, MVMA receives a couple of calls from panicked members who forgot to renew their veterinary licenses. Remember that you must renew every two years and the expiration date is always December 31. Licenses must now be renewed by going online to the e-License website at www.michigan.gov/elicense. A renewal notice is mailed to your address of record approximately 60 days prior to the expiration date and includes information about how to renew your license online. The online renewal website is available 24/7 and payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, or electronic check. If you hold a professional license and a controlled substance license, both licenses can be renewed online but there is a separate online renewal process for each license. To avoid paying a late fee, you must renew your license online on or before the date it expires. You can still renew online if you are within the 60-day grace period after your license expires, but you will be required to pay the renewal fee plus a $20 late fee. If your license is not renewed within 60 days after your expiration date, your license will lapse. When your license lapses, you can no longer practice your profession
nor can you identify yourself as a licensed or registered individual. Practicing without a valid license is a felony under the Public Health Code and can result in legal proceedings as well as disciplinary actions. Regardless of whether or not you receive a renewal notice, it is your responsibility under
Section 333.16201(1) of the Public Health Code to renew your license or registration prior to the expiration date. If you experience problems with the online renewal process, please contact the Bureau of Health Professions at (517) 3350918 or email us at bhpinfo@michigan.gov.
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In Memoriam Gilbert O’Dell, DVM, died on September 4, 2014, at the age of 90. He graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1946 and was a life member of MVMA. Dr. O’Dell was a passionate and dedicated veterinarian for the North Branch area for 68 years before his retirement. He was the oldest licensed veterinarian in the state of Michigan.
The MVMA extends its sympathy to the friends and families of departed members. In memory of deceased members, the MVMA contributes $50 to the Michigan Animal Health Foundation. Friends of deceased members may send memorial contributions to the Foundation. When contributions reach $500, the member’s name is entered on a memorial plaque displayed in the MVMA office. The MVMA staff thanks those thoughtful members who take time to notify the office and send obituaries of our recently deceased members.
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VMA is looking to fill the position of AVMA Alternate Delegate for the term of September 1, 2015–August 31, 2019. This position works in conjunction with the AVMA Delegate to represent the MVMA in the AVMA House of Delegates each year, and is responsibility for keeping up on issues of concern to the veterinary profession for ongoing discussion with other delegates and the MVMA Board of Directors. The designee acts as a surrogate for the delegate in some MVMA board and other meetings, and helps to elect nominees for councils and committees from the state. The individual also acts as a representative on issue-based committees at the AVMA House of Delegates and Leadership Conference. Travel is required to attend national and regional meetings three times a year, state meetings twice a year, and board meetings as necessary. If you are interested, please contact MVMA for more information at mvma@michvma.org or call (517) 347-4710.
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classified ads & relief vets classified ads veterinarians wanted Seeking full-time small-animal veterinarian in Ionia, MI; located between Lansing and Grand Rapids. No after-hours emergencies, friendly staff with 5 LVTs, low personnel turnover. Generous compensation package available. Position starting late spring 2015. Please send résumé to Sterner Veterinary Clinic, 821 N. Jefferson, Ionia, MI 48846; fax 616/527-3320; tel 616/527-0277; email jestell0@gmail.com. Full-time veterinarian needed for a very well-equipped progressive small-animal/exotic practice in southeast MI. Emphasis on excellent medicine and outstanding customer services. Send résumé to southgateanimal@southgate.net. Full-time veterinarian needed for an expanding established 6-doctor AAHA-member practice in southeastern MI. Current schedule would be 30 hrs/week with no weekend or emergency hours. Pay consists of a guaranteed base plus production. Benefits include health insurance, dues, bonuses, vacation time, uniform allowance, IRA, and more. We are a busy practice with a variety of cases. We have regular staff and doctor’s meetings, and believe in good client education. Our emphasis is on good communication and top-quality medicine/surgery. In-house diagnostics lab and reference laboratory are used daily. We have digital x-ray (including dental), ultrasound, CO2 laser, Class IV laser, and video microscope. A well-trained support staff will allow you to focus on practicing medicine. We are a computerized practice with electronic medical records. After-hour emergencies are referred to a local emergency hospital. Experience in surgery and pocket pets a plus but not required. If interested, please send résumé to Christie Exline at christee@dunckelvet.com or contact her at 810/653-3988. Associate veterinarian, wanted full- or part-time, for our practice in Waterford, MI. We offer general outpatient care for dogs and cats, in-hospital patient evaluation, work-ups, and surgery/dentistry. Buy-in potential if desired. Experienced support staff. Please send résumé and cover letter to wvhvet@aol.com. Part-time veterinarian needed in Eaton Rapids, MI, 20 minutes from Lansing. Small, progressive one-doctor practice with 3 LVTs; we utilize ultrasound, digital dental radiographs, and therapy laser. Approximately 15 hrs/week with opportunity for more with owner time-off coverage. Applicant must possess a sense of humor, excellent communication skills, surgical skills, and enjoy teamwork. Please contact snowvet@gmail.com. Royal Oak Animal Hospital seeks associate veterinarian to join caring, enthusiastic staff. We are seeking a team player with strong medical, surgical, and communication skills. Please send letter and résumé to ROAnimalHospital@ gmail.com. Part-time or full-time associate veterinarian needed for a well-established small-animal practice in southeast MI. AAHA-certified over 50 years. Hospital is fully equipped with surgical laser, ultrasound, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, and cornerstone software. No after-hour emergencies. Great
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benefits, including Blue Cross, 401(k), and cash balance retirement packages. Send résumés to Dr. Rick Nurse, 22300 Greater Mack Ave, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 or to m.vethospital@sbcglobal.net. Small-animal 4½-doctor hospital located in Kalamazoo is accepting applications for a relief DVM; approximately 10–12 weeks beginning mid-January. We are a full-service small-animal hospital that includes surgical, dental, diagnostic, general, and internal medicine modalities, as well as boarding suites, a grooming salon, and an animal behavior consultation and training program. If you are interested in working with a highly trained staff and are looking for a relief position in Kalamazoo, please send your résumé to glunger@petvetkalamazoo.net, or contact Gwen at 269/382-6200. Advanced Veterinary Emergency in Clinton Township is expanding our service to 24-hour care, and is looking for a full-time (part-time availability considered) veterinarian to join our team. Modern facility with digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasonography, and Snyder oxygen unit. Searching for a motivated, compassionate individual possessing excellent leadership, communication skills, practices high standards of medicine, surgery, and customer service. Experience in wildlife, pocket pets, exotics a plus. 1–2 years emergency experience preferred, but all applications considered. Strong base salary with generous production bonus. Excellent benefits, flexible schedule. Contact us at 586/466-6133 or Amanda@advancedanimalemergency.com. Kalamazoo Humane Society: An exceptional surgical veterinarian with 2 years’ experience in a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic. This part time (25–35 hrs/ wk) M–Th candidate must be comfortable spaying and neutering both cats and dogs in a large volume, fast-paced, friendly environment. Please submit your cover letter and résumé to the attention of David Hess, Director of Operations, Kalamazoo Humane Society, 4239 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 or email dhess@kazoohumane.org. Full-time or part-time positions available for experienced veterinarians at our well-established, modern and fullyequipped hospital located in Southfield, MI. Candidates must have great surgical and medical skills, and have the ability to communicate well with clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, including BCN health insurance. Please send résumé to Dr. Sahota at drsahota@hotmail.com. PT associate DVM needed to newly established emergency clinic in central lower MI. Ideal candidate should be competent and comfortable working independently, as well as being passionate about client service, education, and patient care. Send résumé to animalurgentcare2013@ gmail.com. Immediate opportunity. Emergency doctor needed to work at a progressive hospital located in Burton, MI. We are AAHA certified and have an outstanding staff. Specialists are available for consult. We offer a great schedule with ample time off and great earning potential. Please email your résumé to fivegrs5@yahoo.com. Part-time associate veterinarian needed for our growing one-doctor clinic in Newport, MI (south of Detroit). Work approximately 15 hrs/week with opportunity for additional
work as the clinic continues to grow. We are a high-quality, patient/client-focused practice with excellent licensed support staff and facility. Contact Dennis at Ark Animal Clinic, 734/770-1120 and/or email your résumé to dgpogarch@ aol.com. Web: www.ArkAnimalVet.com. Progressive 4-doctor small-animal practice seeking full-time veterinarian. Practice is located in the Genesee/Flint area. Please contact Nathan at 810/736-8600 or heritagevet@ comcast.net for details. Veterinarians wanted: Grow with us in one of our smallanimal hospitals in southeastern MI. We are a small group of high-end practices devoted to practicing the highest quality of medicine. Staff are fully utilized, so you will focus on diagnosing, prescribing medications, and surgery only. End result, these are well-managed practices focused on providing the best medical and client care in a fun and profitable environment. We currently have part-/full-time openings in the greater metropolitan Detroit area including our Banfield, The Pet Hospital locations in Roseville and Woodhaven, MI. Contact Jeff Rothstein, DVM, MBA, at 734/645-0267, email jknis@sbcglobal.net, or fax 734/372-6318. Associate veterinarian wanted: Solo practitioner is searching for the ideal candidate to add to our small-animal and exotic practice. I’m looking for an energetic, high-toned veterinarian who likes to get to know the clients and loves interacting with the patients. The ideal associate will fit with our clinic culture and adhere to our mission statement. The associate must have intentions of future ownership. Interest in surgery is required. Interest in exotics is a bonus. New grads will be considered. Salary and benefits will be customized to suit the right individual. If you would like to learn more about us and are interested in being part of a happy, progressive, amazing practice, please send résumé Attn: Practice Manager, Clio Animal Hospital, 3474 W. Vienna Rd, Clio, MI 48420; clioanimalhosp@comcast.net. Seeking a full- or part-time veterinarian. Small-animal hospital in Jackson, MI providing general medicine and surgical care. In-house CBC/Chem, ultrasound, dental, and x-ray. Full-time LVT and RDMS on staff. Open 6 days/ week, some evening call time. Competitive compensation based on experience and number of days willing to work. Contact Evelyn at 517/782-5162. Mixed-animal practice in northest MI is looking for a full-time associate. 90% small animal/exotic, 10% large animal. Prefer someone who wants to do some large-animal, although would hire exclusively small-animal. Outstanding benefit package, retirement, vacation. Emergencies are shared among local clinics. A great family friendly practice with excellent support staff. Send résumés to Dr. Jill Preston at sunriseveterinary@gmail.com. Sunrise Side Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full- or parttime associate veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited small-animal practice in East Tawas, MI. We are a full-service facility that is nicely equipped with a dedication to offering quality care. Beautiful area with lots of outdoor activities. Send cover letter and résumé to kingjam1@yahoo.com. Associate veterinarian desired, full- or part-time. A busy 3-doctor, fully staffed AAHA hospital in Oakland County. Must have good client communication and surgical skills. No after hour emergencies. Medical, dental and 401(k) benefits. Production-based salary. Résumé to mel_ross18@ hotmail.com. Seeking full- or part-time small-animal veterinarian to join our compassionate, client- and pet-oriented practice in Freeland who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine. No emergency duty and no weekends—our weekends are
free! Newer facility, extremely clean, and super friendly staff, including professional technicians. Send résumé to Dr. Jacobs, Countryside Animal Health Center at snoshire@ centurytel.net. Web: www.Countryside-Animal.com. Animal Health Care of Chesaning is looking for a mixed- or companion-animal associate veterinarian, or possibly both, in a small town atmosphere. Clinic is team and serviceoriented, and consists of 65% companion animal and 35% large animal; which is mostly dairy with some horse and other food animal. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff, including 3 LVTs. Buy-in potential. Most be compassionate and outgoing with good communication skills. Mixed-animal associate must like cows. Any questions and résumés, send to ahcofchesaning@gmail.com. Ann Arbor Animal Hospital Emergency Service is in search of a full-time or part-time emergency veterinarian for our growing small-animal hospital. Our 29,000SF, state-ofthe-art facility is located on the west side of Ann Arbor, MI, where we have been practicing medicine for nearly 80 years. We offer primary care and critical care services during the day, Monday thru Saturday, and run our ER opposite of the PC/CC services. As an ER veterinarian, the schedule will be overnights, weekends, and holidays. Patient care, teamwork, and a client-centered focus are emphasized leading to a positive work environment for all. We are committed to the ideal candidate’s professional growth, development, and career satisfaction. The competitive compensation package includes a salary, health insurance (full-time), CE, SIMPLE IRA, license, and association dues, etc. Our unique position in the metro Ann Arbor area makes our hospital a personally and professionally rewarding opportunity. Our ideal candidate has completed a rotating small animal internship or minimum 2 years’ experience. For more information about our hospital, please visit our website: www.AnnArborAnimalHospital.com. Please submit your cover letter and résumé to dcaddell@ AnnArborAnimalHospital.com. lvts wanted Lake Lansing Road Animal Clinic is seeking a part-time employee to fill a position that requires both receptionist and veterinary assistant duties. Applicant must have experience as a veterinary assistant. Position consists of weekday and weekend shifts, including some holidays. Training starts immediately. If interested, please bring in or email your résumé to lansingvet@gmail.com. Healthy Paws Veterinary Medical Center is looking for a very experienced licensed veterinary technician or veterinary assistant to join our practice in Westland, MI. Résumés can be faxed to 734/326-3234 or sent to healthypawsvet@ gmail.com.
with great communication skills. We are serious about our commitment to outstanding patient and client care. We will expect the same from you. Experience in the veterinary field is required. Apply in person to Animal Clinic of Pinckney, PLC, 151 N. Howell St, Pinckney, MI 48169. Full-time position available for a veterinary technician within our 2-doctor practice in northwest MI. For 35 years we have provided quality surgical, medical, and preventative veterinary services for our clients while treating them like family. We are interviewing for a responsible, team-oriented LVT who shares this mission. Those unlicensed, but with strong clinical experience, will be considered. Proficiency with exotics is a plus. Please respond with a résumé and cover letter to Dr. Thomas A. Gremel at tagremel2@charter. net or mail to PO Box 246, Acme, MI 49610-0246. practices & equipment for sale Experienced Grand Rapids–area veterinarian seeking to purchase small-animal practice. Location preference is the greater Grand Rapids area and west mid-Michigan. All inquiries are confidential. Please respond to Anthony at grandrapidsvet@gmail.com or 507/261-6498. Small-animal practice for sale on the western lakeshore. Annual revenue $500K. Great opportunity for lake living. Purchase practice and real estate for $525K. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Detroit SA practice grossing over $900K; great cash flow. Free-standing building is beautiful with great visibility. Practice and real estate $1.1M. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@ tpsgsales.com. Upper Peninsula western end grossing $425K. Asking $450K for practice and real estate; includes a very nice 3-bedroom home. Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Mackinaw Bridge area practice grosses over $425K and has very high net revenue. Offered at $625K for practice and real estate. Great location! Contact Total Practice Solutions Group, Dr. Kurt Liljeberg, 800/380-6872, or kurt@tpsgsales.com. When buying or selling a veterinary practice, rely on the expertise of the Total Practice Solutions Group. See our display ad this issue. Even if you plan to sell your practice yourself, contact Dr. Kurt Liljeberg for a free consultation. We would be happy to help. 800/380-6872 or kurt@tpsgsales.com. Well-established small-animal practice in a newer veterinary architect designed building in southeast MI. Well-equipped hospital with all newer state-of-the-art equipment, on large
lot with excellent parking. Grossing over $1M. Contact Dr. Fred Zydeck, Broker, at 248/891-3934 or email at fzydeck@ aol.com. Member, Veterinary Practice Sales Group, www. vpsg/com. Well-established small-animal practice in the Clarkston area of southeast MI, 5 miles north of Clarkston on M-15. Only $375K, including well-equipped hospital on large lot with excellent parking. Contact Dr. Fred Zydeck, Broker, at 248/891-3934 or email at fzydeck@aol.com. Member, Veterinary Practice Sales Group. Michigan, Bay County: reduced price! SA practice located near residential areas and active shopping centers. 2,500SF facility on approximately 1/3 acre of RE with two exam rooms. A great practice with room to grow. MI1. PS Broker, Inc. 800/636-4740, www.psbroker.com, info@psbroker.com. Veterinary practice for sale in MI, $150K. Email info@caldergr. com or phone 616/439-1456. Ready to sell? We do valuations, consultations, and prepare your practice ready to sell. If you are interested, please email info@caldergr.com or phone 616/439-1456. Selling a 2003 Chevrolet S10 paired with a 1995 Bowie Cavalier vet box in Alpena, MI. Both have been well maintained and run without problems; asking $5,000. Please contact Ryan Knight at 989/657-1511 for pictures and more information.
relief veterinarians Douglas Bandkau, DVM, 989/666-2862. MSU 79. SA relief and part-time, SW Michigan. Medicine, surgery, dentistry; I enjoy working in a team atmosphere. Deborah Baron (Allen), DVM, 313/595-7490. MSU 98. SA relief, SE Michigan. Emergency/critical care, general medicine, soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, exotics. Excellent patient care, client communication, and records. Will follow practice guidelines. drdeb98@gmail.com. Norman Bayne, DVM, MS, 248/506-1104. MSU 81. SA relief work in southeast MI. Will travel. Friendly, excellent client communications skills. norman@baynevet.com. Cari Bedore, DVM, 810/965-8350. MSU 99. SA relief and/ or part-time 1 hour from Flint. Enjoy working in a positive team atmosphere doing medicine and surgery. Kirsten Begin, DVM, 616/446-3154. MSU 09. SA relief in Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Will travel. Friendly, ex-
Full-time LVT needed for busy, one-doctor practice in the southwest side of Kentwood, MI. Fully utilize your skills with us! Competitive pay with benefits. Email cover letter and résumé to ronkathyz@comcast.net. Advanced Veterinary Medical Center in Farmington Hills, MI, seeking flexible, experienced LVT. Applicants should be proficient in anesthesia, dentistry, surgical prep, venipuncture, radiography, laboratory skills, restraint, client communication, anzd be willing to help other staff. Full-/part-time, salary negotiable. Email astanfill@ advancedvetmedcenter.com. The Animal Clinic on Pinckney, PLC, is looking for an experienced veterinary assistance to join our amazing team. Must have a passion for the veterinary field and client education, be enthusiastic, personable, inviting, and caring,
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cellent client communication. References. Completed rotating and surgical internships. kbegin4@gmail.com.
servicing northwestern lower MI. Small-animal only. Please visit www.TCpetvet.com for more information.
Sharisse Berk, DVM, 248/851-0739. MSU 95. Available for SA relief or part-time work in southeast MI.
Edward Greene, DVM, 517/812-1540. MSU 59. SA relief. Competent medical/surgical skills. Cheerful interactions with your clients and staff. Your practice procedures adhered to. LuckyPetVet@comcast.net.
Rhonda Bierl, DVM, 248/467-1987. MSU 00. SA/emergency relief within 1 hour of Pontiac. General medicine, soft-tissue surgery, ultrasound experience. houserrh@yahoo.com. Archie Black, DVM, 248/417-2667. MSU 83. SA relief, entire state. Practice owner for 20 years. Excellent communicator. vetdocblack@ameritech.net.
Lisa Harris, DVM, 616/261-4743. MSU 89. Available for relief in Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. Experienced SA medicine and surgery, avian, exotics. Friendly, good communicator. drllharris@gmail.com.
Patricia Partridge, DVM, 231/938-9338. MSU 70. SA relief, PT or FT. Former practice owner. Based in Traverse City and Big Rapids, willing to travel. petvet2@torchlake.com. Amy Peck, DVM, 231/557-4423. MSU 97. Available for relief in west MI/Grand Rapids/Lakeshore area. SA general medicine. Excellent communication skills, experienced and reliable. apeckdvm@gmail.com Bob Schleiffarth, DVM, 269/921-0570. SA relief. Over 30 years’ ownership experience. Coverage for western MI, based in Onekama. Kawnipi2@att.net.
Tama Cathers, DVM, 269/203-6800. NCSU 96. SA relief and part-time. SW Michigan, w/in approximately 1 hour of Kalamazoo. Calm, friendly, thorough, team player.
Sharon Rose Henn, DVM, 616/723-4314. MSU 01. SA, Grand Rapids and western MI; may travel. 10+ years’ experience. Friendly, helpful, excellent client education, adaptable. Soft tissue surgery, dentistry. hennshar@hotmail.com.
Teri Sexton, DVM, 517/231-1256 cell; 517/371-2930 home. MSU 92. SA/PT work w/in 1 hour of Lansing. Can make your clients and staff feel at ease. Strengths: dermatology, soft tissue surgery. TeriLSexton@earthlink.net.
Aimee Cochell, DVM, 616/558-4905. Ross 01. Available for SA relief in Grand Rapids area. Willing to travel. Good client communication skills. References. abcochell@ comcast.net.
Sean D. Hughes, DVM, 517/552-0993; 734/674-7061. MSU 76. SE Michigan SA relief since 1999. Part-time. Prefer SE; will travel for right circumstances. HughesDVM@aol.com.
Jennifer Sherrill, DVM, 231/215-0924. UICVM 01. SA relief PT. 9 years’ experience. General medicine/surgery. Excellent client care. West MI/Grand Rapids. Willing to travel. References. sherrilljen@comcast.net.
Daniel Cole, DVM, 551/486-0923. MSU 12. Small-animal general medicine/emergency. Relief and part-time. Internship trained. Competent and comfortable with soft-tissue surgery and general medicine. Excellent records and client communication. Within 1½ hours of Brighton, but willing to travel further for certain situations. danthecole@gmail.com.
Cindy Kalicki, DVM, 313/291-2466. MSU 94. Eight years full-time, two years relief in SA general medicine/soft tissue surgery. SE MI, part-time or relief. Charlotte Kim, DVM, 517/643-4069. MSU 08. SA relief work in SE Michigan. Soft tissue surgery and medicine. Friendly and dependable. kimcharl0824@gmail.com
Kenneth Corino, DVM, 248/217-5235. MSU 94. SA relief work. SE MI, medicine and surgery. corinodvm@aol.com.
Joan Koelzer, DVM, 616/437-6415. MSU 85. SA medicine and surgery, single-day relief, Grand Rapids/west MI. Skilled in difficult spay and neuters. jekoelzer@yahoo.com.
Nichole Corner, DVM, 616/634-9777. MSU 99. SA relief work in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo area. Excellent client communication skills. References available. haweslake@ charter.net.
Delta Leeper, DVM, 248/396-7525. MSU 03. Part-time or relief, SE Michigan. Cats and dogs only; medicine, dentistry, routine surgeries. Internship trained, good communicator, team player. catdrdelta@hotmail.com.
Jennifer M. Dec, DVM, 248/224-1990. MSU 04. Smallanimal general practice and emergency relief. Surgery, ultrasound, and excellent communication skills, drrockstarbc@gmail.com.
Mike Lin, DVM, 269/743-7770 or 269/348-1145. MSU 97. SA part-time or relief work in Kalamazoo/Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. Surgery, general medicine, and emergency experience. Excellent client communication skills. maddisondog@hotmail.com.
Daniel Deciechi, 810/394-7412. MSU 03. 10-year ER practice owner available for relief/part-time. Willing to travel. Enjoy the practice variety of relief work. drdeciechi @gmail.com Susan Drapek, DVM, CVA, 517/663-0428. MSU 90. Available within two hours of Lansing. Relief experience since 1997. Small-animal medicine, surgery, and acupuncture. smdrapekdvm@sbcglobal.net. Theresa Driscoll, DVM, 517/927-3831. MSU 00. Available for SA relief or short term. Experienced and dependable. Reference. teddvm@yahoo.com. Emery Engers, DVM, 734/717-2608. SA relief or PT in Oakland County/SE Michigan, including Saturday and Sunday. Strong medical and surgical skills, dentistry. Friendly and compassionate, high-quality care. engersem@gmail.com. Ronan Eustace, DVM, 502/409-3245. WCVM 10. SA/ emergency, available within 2 hours of Lansing. Friendly, excellent client-communication. References. Completed rotating internship, worked ER/shelter medicine last two years. ronan_eustace@yahoo.com. Marj Field, DVM, 734/658-4774. MSU 90. SA/exotic/ emergency relief work in southeastern MI. Excellent client service, comfortable surgeon, high ACT, and able to multitask. Extended travel can be negotiated. marj. field@me.com. Megan Grant, DVM, 517/203-8068. MSU 09. Complete, compassionate, and progressive relief veterinary services
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Selena Lucas, DVM, 734/330-5048. KSU 90. Flexible and friendly, excellent client communication skills. Proficient in surgery, medicine, and dentistry. Available in SE Michigan. slucasdvm@gmail.com. Valerie Mahoney, DVM, 217/766-6155. Illinois 03. SA relief in SE Michigan, including Saturdays and Sundays. Strong surgical skills, high medical standards. Enjoy working with clients. References available. Petdoc03@gmail.com. Richard M. Mieczkowski, DVM, 734/735-2279. MSU 71. Relief, experience, competent, dependable, small-animal, references, north Oakland County and vicinity. rmackj@ aol.com. Denise Jorgensen Montagna, DVM, 231/557-1536. CSU 90. SA relief or part-time in western MI. Excellent client relations. References available. djmontagnadvm@ charter.net. Peggy Newman, DVM, 616/570-1101. MSU 75. 32-year mid-Michigan practice owner. SA medicine and surgery. Seeking relief work in mid- and west MI. docpeghoort@ hotmail.com. Kris Parnell, DVM, 517/881-2845. MSU 91. Available for SA relief or part-time. Will travel 1 hour of Lansing area. References upon request. kparnelldvm@comcast.net. Christine Parker, DVM, 616/866-1965. MSU 88. Available for SA relief or short-term. Experienced and dependable. References available. Will travel. cparker@wmis.net.
Alan Sibinic, DVM, 734/922-3713, 231/547-6212. MSU 75. Relief or part-time anywhere in MI. Flexible, wide-variety practice experience. 5+ years relief work. References. SA/EQ/FA. Margaret Sudekum, DVM, 616/676-2720 MSU 89. Available for part-time SA relief work in Grand Rapids and the surrounding areas. Good client communication skills. msdvm@sdkm.us. Alan Supp, DVM, 616/771-6030. MSU 90. Companion animal practitioner available Saturdays only, as-needed basis in the greater Grand Rapids area. Connie R. Sveller, DVM, 517/388-3434. MSU 85. SA relief work within 1 hour of East Lansing. Experienced/reliable/ former practice owner (16 years). docconnie1@aol.com. Andrea Switch, DVM, 248/302-2255. MSU 84. Available for part-time or relief work. SA general medicine/soft tissue surgery in SE MI. andreaswitch@yahoo.com. Kirsten Ura-Barton, DVM, 774/230-6878. MSU 97. Available for SA relief in SE Michigan within 1 hour of Pontiac. Experienced in both general and emergency practice with excellent communication skills. Résumé available upon request. kurabartondvm@gmail.com. Nicholas Urbanek, DVM, 412/606-1716. Glasgow 09. SA/ emergency relief and part-time work within 2 hours of Lansing. Internship trained, great client communication and records, compassionate. nup321@aol.com. Jacqueline Walsh, DVM, 248/680-2461. MSU 89. Available for SA relief work in the greater Detroit area. Amy Wildrose, DVM, 517/420-5891. MSU 00. Experienced, proficient, dependable, and convivial. Available for SA relief or part-time. Based in Lansing. Willing to travel. a_wildrose@hotmail.com. Georgia A. Wilson, DVM, 248/830-5325. 22 years’ experience, SA, pet exotics and emergencies, licensed. Available immediately for Oakland County and southeast MI. vxn8n@aol.com. Jennifer Zablotny, DVM, 517/896-9146. MSU 97. Experienced SA relief for southeast and mid-MI. References available. drzablotny@gmail.com.
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s a practice owner, you know how important it is to be a leader in your profession. As a member of MVMA, you also know that MVMA’s Board of Directors and numerous committees are always looking out for the future of veterinary medicine. With that in mind, do you pay your associates’ MVMA dues? As leaders and mentors to our associate veterinarians, it’s our job to help them grow by getting them involved or at least interested in organized veterinary medicine.
They are the future of our profession and most come out of school with an enormous amount of debt. As they work to pay off their debt, purchase a home, have a family, and be a dedicated veterinarian, they need our help to pay their dues. If you give them a flat rate and allow them to select what they will be a member of, do you encourage membership in the Michigan VMA? Do they receive enough to allow them to participate in more than one membership? Have you increased their amount in recent
years to offset increases in dues rates? By encouraging your associates to participate in MVMA and paying their dues, you are making an investment in the future of your practice and the veterinary profession. It is practice owners like you who will help us continue to improve all facets of this great profession. Please make sure that your associates join MVMA and begin to make a difference! —Christopher Rohwer, DVM; MVMA Membership Committee; Chair, MI Board of Veterinary Medicine
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▸ January 30–February 1, 2015 Lansing Center & Radisson Hotel, Lansing, MI
▸ Animal Welfare (Dr. Marcie Barber, Chair) February 5, 2015 @ 10:00 am April 21, 2015 @ 1:00 pm September 17, 2015 @ 10:00 am
▸ CE Meetings for 2015 February 25 March 25 April 22 May 27 September 23 October 28
mvma small animal seminars ▸ GI Diseases (Dr. David Twedt) December 3, 2014 ▸ Oncology (Dr. Guillermo Couto) March 4, 2015 Seminars 10:00 am–5:30 pm at the East Lansing Marriott. Contact MVMA at (517) 347-4710 or register online at www.michvma.org.
▸ Legislative Advisory (Dr. Cathy Anderson Chair) February 11, 2015 @ 1:30 pm March 17, 2015 @ 1:30 pm June 10, 2015 @ 1:30 pm September 23, 2015 @ 1:30 pm November 11, 2015 @ 1:30 pm ▸ Public Health (Dr. Joe Klein, Chair) December 17, 2014 @ 1:30 pm Meetings held in the MVMA office unless noted.
orthopedic surgery lecture & wet lab ▸ February 21, 2015 @ 8:00 am–4:30 pm MSU Veterinary Medical Center, East Lansing, MI
mvma board of directors ▸ December 10, 2014 University Club, Lansing
equine practice committee ce events ▸ Tildren Lecture (sponsored by Tildren) February 11, 2015 @ 6:00–9:00 pm MSU College of Veterinary Medicine ▸ Dr. Stephen O’Grady (sponsored by Merial) February 28, 2015 (full-day presentation) Saginaw Valley Equine Practice ▸ Parasitology with Dr. Dennis French (sponsored by Zoetis and Patterson) March 12, 2015 @ 6:00–9:00 pm. MSU College of Veterinary Medicine MVMA members may attend at no charge. Non-members must pay $50 per session. For more information, contact Dr. Don Ryker at mepapresident@gmail.com.
▸ March 17, 2015 House Office Building, Lansing ▸ July 28, 2015 West Bay Beach Hotel, Traverse City ▸ September 16, 2015 University Club, Lansing ▸ December 9, 2015 University Club, Lansing
Meetings held at the Brewery in Frankenmuth @ 7:00 pm.
semvma small animal seminars VETERINARY CE PROGRAM
▸ Internal Medicine (Dr. Mike Willard) December 10, 2014 ▸ Behavior Medicine (Dr. Christopher Pachel) February 25, 2015 ▸ Soft Tissue Surgery (Dr. Dan Smeak) March 25,2015
TECHNICIAN CE PROGRAM
▸ Internal Medicine (Dr. Mike Willard) December 10, 2014 ▸ Low-Stress Handling and Quick Training Solutions for Routine Clinical Situations (Dr. Christopher Pachel) February 25, 2015 Contact Barb Locricchio at the SEMVMA office at (888) 736-8625
western michigan vma
or visit www.semvma.com to register.
▸ Veterinarian CE Seminars 3rd Thursday of each month, January–May andSeptember–November @ 7:00 pm / Grand Rapids Contact Jeff Johnson, DVM, (616) 837-8151, or jdandcj2008@
mvma summer conference
dishmail.net.
▸ July 26–28, 2015 West Bay Beach, Traverse City, MI
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important phone numbers MI Board of Veterinary Medicine . . .(517) 335-0918 MI Board of Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . .(517) 373-1737 DEA—Detroit office . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(313) 234-4000 DEA—toll-free. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 230-6844 MDARD State Veterinarian . . . . . . . .(517) 373-1077 MI Dept. of Community Health . . . . .(517) 335-8165 USDA, APHIS, VS–Accreditation . . .(517) 337-4700
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